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I have received a variety of emails asking for more information about my background and what I'm looking for. So, here goes... I started out doing both paid and voluntary computer support gigs in college. Upon graduation, I continued that trend both in the for and not-for profit sectors, including three rounds at MIT. I started out doing direct-hire work. When I could no longer find a f/t direct-hire after my last direct-hire position, I started the contract route. Having experienced direct-hire and contract life, along with management styles and personality types at for and not-for profit organizations, I've learned my place is with nonprofit organizations as a direct-hire. I've also gone through a great maturation process throughout my experiences, so I have a good idea of where I belong, what I do and do not want to do, and have the confidence to move forward. I've done phone and in-person computer support for Macs and PCs, with PCs running Windows and Linux (though I'm stronger on the Windows side). I've done some project management and logistics. I do _not_ consider myself a manager, but I love being kept busy (let trouble tickets, help desk calls, personal visits, etc keep me busy). I've not done programming, save for the random tweaking of a Windows registry tweak or batch file adjustment. I'm looking get back into the role of visiting people's offices and assisting with whatever computer/network issue(s) people have. Defense work (organizations sponsoring a security clearance, like MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Draper, or MITRE) simply adds another layer of job security. This is _not_ to say desktop support is the _only_ role I am looking to play, but it is what naturally comes to mind based on what I've done best and what I know works well for me. I'm certainly able and willing to utilize other skills gained through my career thus far for other roles. I've lived the 24/7 on-call life, and have no interest in returning to it. I've left the various direct-hire positions mostly due to bad management that I had no control over how things were being handled, so I felt no choice but to get out. I'm looking to leave my present position partly because it is too small an office to keep me busy, it is never going to be a direct-hire, and some other reasons I don't feel like addressing here. I've applied to all currently available and compatible positions at all larger area colleges (BC, BU, Harvard, MIT) and hospitals. My resume is available at http://www.ehrlichtronics.com/resume/ Thanks to one and all for any assistance you can provide. I do have a reliable car, so travel is not a problem. I know I've promised this before, but if I get enough good, helpful, reliable info/leads/whatever, I'll put together a summary, as best I can, and either email the findings, or place the findings on my web page and email the URL to the info. Thanks again for any help. Scott
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